Review of Quick Change (1990) by Mohem N — 12 Feb 2016

This is a fun little movie that focuses on a bank robbery, and the ensuing troubles that come from making a getaway in New York City. I liked how this film blended a couple of different styles because it had an interesting heist going on that kept me guessing for the first section of the film, but then it transitioned into this rollicking comedy of errors as the crooks try to make their getaway.

Bill Murray was great, and kind of played this character similar to Phil at the beginning of Groundhog Day, so he has a very snarky sense of humor but you suspect an underlying heart despite his attitude.

Geena Davis is the heart of the picture. While she didn't get as many comedic lines, I found her character charming and necessary as a balance to the other leads. Randy Quaid is simply hilarious in this film.

I'm not sure if his character is supposed to be severely mentally challenged, but he plays it in a way that makes Loomis sympathetic instead of annoying. However, it's not just these 3 main actors that make Quick Change work, it's the story that really shines.

The chain of events that unfold to lead to the conclusion are hilarious, and I love how things continuously go wrong and yet it never grinds the film to a halt. They just find a way to keep going. There are aspects of this movie that felt a little familiar, but I still enjoyed it overall even if it wasn't totally unique.

Perhaps the only real complaint that I could find is that it didn't quite get me to laugh out loud, but it had me chuckling which is good enough. I'd recommend Quick Change, particularly to people who like classic Bill Murray, you won't be disappointed.